TABLE OF CONTENTS
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MAINTENANCE
Outboard Care...........................................................................45
EPA Emissions Regulations......................................................45
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule......................................46
Flushing the Cooling System.....................................................48
Top Cowl Removal and Installation...........................................49
Exterior Care..............................................................................50
Battery Inspection .....................................................................50
Fuel System...............................................................................51
Corrosion Control Anode...........................................................52
Propeller Replacement ‑ 87.3 mm (3 ‑ 7/16 in.) Diameter Gearcase
...................................................................................................53
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement...................................56
Fuse Replacement.....................................................................57
Timing Belt Inspection...............................................................58
Lubrication Points......................................................................59
Checking Power Trim Fluid........................................................60
Changing Engine Oil .................................................................61
Gearcase Lubrication ‑ For 87.3 mm(3‑7/16 in.) Diameter
Gearcase...................................................................................63
Submerged Outboard................................................................65
STORAGE
Storage Preparation...................................................................66
Protecting External Outboard Components...............................67
Protecting Internal Engine Components....................................67
Gearcase...................................................................................67
Positioning Outboard for Storage..............................................67
Battery Storage..........................................................................67